The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."
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The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
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garish
plaudits
dreary
perception
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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."
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The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
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negate
sparing
lurid
compulsion
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The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."
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Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
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disconcert
homage
disdain
penurious
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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."
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The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
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corrosive
rancorous
accessible
timid
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The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."